Grace

Associated with grace, favor, and elegance; a virtue name.

Grace is a classic feminine given name used in English and beyond, often chosen as a virtue name. It reads cleanly and directly: one syllable, familiar spelling, and a meaning that many people recognize immediately in everyday language. Etymologically, Grace traces back to Latin gratia, a word associated with grace and favor. Over time it became established as a given name in English-language contexts, where it can carry both a general positive meaning and (for some families) a connection to religious vocabulary without needing a specific doctrinal interpretation. Pronunciation is typically GRAYS (one syllable). A practical tip is that the nickname Gracie is extremely common, so if you like a built-in diminutive, Grace is naturally nickname-friendly.

Etymology: From Latin gratia (“grace,” “favor”), via later English usage as a virtue name.